Carolina Aguirre Echeverri

Carolina Aguirre Echeverri is a seasoned professional in climate finance and policy, currently serving as Senior Programme Manager and Team Lead for the Secretary-General's Climate Action Team at the United Nations since October 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Director of Field Innovation at the Growald Climate Fund, where Carolina led strategies on clean energy finance, and as a Senior Fellow and Climate Finance Officer for the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Team, overseeing significant climate finance initiatives. Carolina has also contributed to the Center for Clean Air Policy, UN Environment, and various governmental entities, providing expertise in climate finance strategy, renewable energy transition, and accreditation processes for international funds. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy and Development Economics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Juris Doctor from Universidad EAFIT.